Wednesday, May 18, 2011

{a million thoughts, the abridged version}

Forty
 A gift today from one of my sweet colleaugues

There's a million things I want to share with you about what I'm dreaming, how I'm feeling, where I'm at right now.  But the reality is there's just no time.  Life is chaotic, and full,  and constantly changing and I am running to keep up.

But tonight, me and my favourite lady are taking ourselves off to Hellenic Republic for a sumptuous celebration of my 40th.  Bliss!

Tomorrow we pick up the keys to the new house and between then and Saturday {and beyond} we'll be completely focused on moving homes.

So who knows when I'll be back around to share all those thoughts, dreams and plans that are swirling around in my head and heart.  Hopefully soon.

You know what though?  Life is good.  In all the twists and turns I keep coming back to that same reckoning.  Life is good.  I'm good.  I'm forty and all is well in my world.

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and just in case I am gone for a little while...

SAVE THE DATE

Acts of Love

ACTS OF LOVE
PAINTINGS BY CATH KIRWAN

OPENING NIGHT
THURSDAY JUNE 16TH 2011 7-9PM
CHAIR 14, THORNBURY
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38 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    First of all I Love your Painting & Good Luck...
    Happy Happy 40th Hope you had a Lovely Day...
    All the best with the Move...wow it's all happening..lol
    cheers

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  2. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    H a p p y B i r t h d a y !!!!

    Yay! Happy moving too! Love the painting!! Wow! :)

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  3. FinkiMay 18, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Happy birthday to you ...Happy birthday to you.
    Hope dinner was lovely, hope moving is stress free and I can't wait for the exhibition. The artwork in this post is just fabulous too. Happy 40th lovely lady xx

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  4. willywagtailMay 18, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I have this funny feeling that, while moving may sap some of the creativity for a while, it will open up even more ideas for you. Happy hauling. Cherrie

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  5. MaxabellaMay 18, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Happy 40th, Cathy! I'm 40 this year too. A big one for us. I hope your meal was fabulous and the year ahead even more so. Happy days. x

    PS - you have a thoughtful friend in that lovely Cam, BTW! x

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  6. 74 Lime LaneMay 18, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    happy 40th birthday! may the year be filled with creative adventures, love and laughter. hope you have/had a wonderful day and dinner and best of luck for the move into your new home!

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  7. LaraMay 18, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Happy, happy birthday to you Cathy! I hope that it's been a wonderful day and the beginning of a wonderful new time in your lives.

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  8. MichelleMay 18, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Cathy!!!
    I adore your paintings...and love this one...
    I hope you had a lovely day...

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  9. MargMay 18, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Happy Birthday Cathy, hope you have a lovely evening at Hellenic Republic.

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  10. CurlyPopsMay 18, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Happy Birthday my wonderful friend. I'm looking forward to a little belated celebration later on!

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  11. Carly FindlayMay 18, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I am Camille's friend. Stopping by to wish you a happy birthday :) You're having an exciting day! Best wishes xx

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  12. yardage girlMay 18, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Happy birthday!! Glad to hear that life is good - hooray!

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  13. Mookah StudioMay 18, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Happy Birthday to you grown up girl! Hope you have an awesome dinner, the move is a breeze, you love the new house like you should love a home and oh that painting is fantastic.

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  14. JodieMay 18, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    may this year of being 40 knock your socks off !!!

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  15. CathieMay 18, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    enjoy it my friend, have the bestest year EVER!
    hugs to you both ♥

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  16. tartankiwiMay 18, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Wishing you a happy happy birthday!

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  17. CarMay 18, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Happy Birthday Cathy, love the cupcakes idea!!! Good luck with your move and see you back here soon xxx

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  18. The EssessMay 18, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Curlypops sent me over to wish you a Hip Hip Happy 40th Birthday!!!!!
    Enjoy your dinner with your favourite lass!!! And good luck with the moving house too!! Wow it all happens at once!!..x

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  19. SelinaMay 18, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Happy Birthday Cathy! I hope it was fabulous!

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  20. CatherineMay 18, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    happy birthday Cathy - best wishes for some exciting times ahead x

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  21. trashMay 18, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Happy Birthday lovely lady. Welcome to the other side. Throw yourself in to it, the water is great!

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  22. Anna BartlettMay 18, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Happy Birthday Cathy! Things become clearer after 40. That's my opinion, and I've had oh, just over 3 months to think about it now! Hope you had a lovely dinner!

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  23. JennieMay 18, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Happy Birthday Cathy!
    I hope you had a lovely night celebrating!xx

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  24. PattiMay 18, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Cathy, I am in Florida. Can you do a tutoriual or maye video on how to paint this? I am so crazy for this look. Happy B'Day.

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  25. LyndelMay 18, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday, Happy House Move, Happy Exhibition, Happy ever after..... Hope your Birthday is wonderful, and you have a 'fairly' stress free move. Can't wait to see the exhibition.

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  26. LorrieMay 19, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Happy birthday Cathy! Love the cupcakes! Enjoy dinner and getting into your new home. I am inspired by your excitement about 40. I am coming very close to it now (2 months away) and have not yet even been able to think of it. Not sure why, though no matter how I feel about it, it is coming.

    Enjoy!
    Lorrie

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  27. The Creative BeastMay 19, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Happy Happy Birthday Cathy!! And welcome to the fortieth decade, which is a pretty rich place to be - rich in life experiences, rich in memories to draw upon and rich in excitement at all Life has to offer =-) I hope you enjoy your night out with the fabulous Ms. L!

    Looking forward to seeing the new home soon!

    BTW: the painting you posted is RICH in color and texture!

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  28. lindyMay 19, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Happy 40th Birthday! The 40's were a time of clarity for me. Many blessings in you new home. I love the painting!

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  29. UnknownMay 19, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Happy birthday to you..happy birthday to you..happy birthday dear Tinniegirl....happy birthday to you....Hope you have had a great 40th i have just popped over from your good friend Curlypops ;-)) Enjoy all your projects and your new home, dee x

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  30. MichelleMay 19, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Happy belated Birthday Cathy!!! Hope your dinner at Hellenic Republic was delicious and you all had heaps of birthday fun!

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  31. LouMay 19, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    A belated happy birthday. Hope you had a great night out. All the best with the move. Look forward to hearing how it goes.

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  32. UnknownMay 19, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Wishing you a wonderful 40th birthday x

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  33. JennieMay 19, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Happy birthday (for yesterday)! What a milestone. It's reassuring to see that a person can keep growing and changing a learning at least for the first 40 years of their life!

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  34. MisteaMay 19, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Beautiful!
    Happy Day wishes whenever you get this. Hope the next 40 will be just as interesting and full of creating.
    I'll keep that date in mind.

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  35. KylieMay 19, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Wishing you a very happy {belated} 40th birthday! That painting is amazing... x

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  36. Lilli booMay 20, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Happy Birthday Tinnie Girl!! 40 is so fantastic, it's a new beginning, new decade and much to celebrate...enjoy Hellenic Republic it's such a fab place...hope the move goes smoothly and remember life begins at '40'!!

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  37. Naturally CarolMay 20, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Happy Birthday..just saw the lovely bunting that Cam made for you..so unique and amazing! Have a wonderful year.

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  38. BethMay 21, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Happy birthday Cathy! Sounds like a LOT is happening for you right now. Enjoy it all
    BethXx

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